How to pronounce treadle
Say it like TRED-ul. Treadle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRED).
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- TRED
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Treadle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of treadle
American and British speakers say treadle in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛdəl/ in the US and /ˈtrɛdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRED-ul.
What does treadle mean?
- A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.
- A device actuated by wheels passing over it.
- Chalaza.
- To use a treadle.
- To press a specific treadle or sequence of treadles on the loom.
Where does treadle come from?
From Middle English tredel, from Old English tredel; equivalent to tread + -le.
Words that rhyme with treadle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of treadle.
Questions about saying treadle
How do you pronounce treadle?
Say TRED-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛdəl/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in treadle?
Treadle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRED). Broken into parts: TRED · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say treadle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛdəl/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.